Early Life and Education

Schultz was born to Larry and Ann Wasserman in Queens, New York and grew up in Long Island. She attended the University of Florida, earning her bachelor's degree in 1988 and her master's degree in 1990. Both degrees were in political science.[1]

Political career

Florida State House of Representatives

Florida State Senate

United States House of Representatives

DNC Chair

President Obama nominated her for Chair in April 2011 and the Democratic National Committee confirmed her appoinment on May 4, 2011. Immediately, Schultz began attacking Republicans. She lied about Paul Ryan's Medicare plan, stating it would deny care to seniors with preexisting medical conditions.[2] She called Republicans "anti-women" and said that they wanted to bring back Jim Crow laws.[Citation Needed]Mitt Romney publicly said that Obama's policies have failed, to which she replied, "Mitt should look in the mirror."[Citation Needed] In another statement, Schultz claimed that Republicans think that illegal immigration is a crime.[3] Also, she claimed that if it were up to Republicans, we would all be driving foreign-built cars.[Citation Needed] It was noted that she owns a 2010 Japanese-made Infiniti FX35.[Citation Needed]